Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area · TX
4 noticesfrom the National Park Service
Information · Application for Special Use Permit
Each applicant is required to complete a new "Application For Special Use Permit" prior to any new permit being issued
Information · Condition of Turkey Creek Trail
The South Turkey Creek Trail, located near the Harbor Bay Campground Area, is currently open for hiking for the first mile; however, the remainder of the trail is underwater and cannot be safely accessed.
Information · Road Construction Work to begin May 4-October 24
Road construction work to occur Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Expect delays of up to 30 minutes during active construction periods.
Information · Roadwork to Begin at Sanford Yake Campground Monday, July 13th
The National Park Service announces that Federal Highway Administration contractors will begin roadway and pavement maintenance at Sanford Yake Campground starting Monday, July 13, 2026. This project will include chip seal, micro seal, micro surfacing, and pavement striping throughout key areas of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Visitors to Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area are encouraged to follow all posted message boards and traffic instructions.
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 200‑foot canyons—known as breaks—that now frame the lake in striking layers of color and texture. These quiet coves sustain an unexpectedly rich array of life, providing seven distinct habitats.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/lamr
- Location
- Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (35.619, -101.682)
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Hours
Park Operating Hourstoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
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Park Headquarters Officesclosed today
- Sat Oct 3Closed
- Sun Oct 4Closed
Visitor centers
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Entrance fees
No entrance fee.